President Muhammadu Buhari says security agencies have not done enough to tackle the growing insecurity and violence in the country. The president said this in reaction to the killing of Philip Shekwo, chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa state. Shekwo was abducted from his residence in Lafia, the state capital, on Saturday … Read more
By Fredrick Nwabufo ‘Why always Buhari?’ As it was in 1984 under General Buhari, so it is in 2016 and 2020 under President Buhari? Is it by the unfortunate hands of kismet, that recession hits Nigeria every time Buhari takes charge of the country’s affairs? If the recession of the 80s under Buhari was a … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari says he set up the panel to probe Ibrahim Magu, suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in order to reiterate his government commitment to ridding the country of corruption. He said it became imperative to investigate Magu because of the gravity of allegation levelled against the anti-graft … Read more
…allegations of corruption and misconduct among others President Muhammadu Buhari has received the reports by the Judicial Commission of Inquiry probing Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu at the State House, Abuja on alleged corruption charges. In a ceremony in the Executive Council Chambers of the State House, the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, for the approval of construction and equipping of an auditorium at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. He lauded the state governor on Thursday at the virtual inauguration of capital projects executed at UMTH in response to a specific request by the Board and … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday sent a congratulatory message to former President Goodluck Jonathan, on his 63rd birthday. Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement titled “President Buhari greets former President Goodluck Jonathan on 63rd birthday,” hails the ex-president on behalf of the Federal Government and Nigerians in general. The statement read, … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has heaped praises on David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi state, over his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). On Tuesday, Umahi officially announced his defection to the APC after weeks of speculation. The governor said he left his former party because of injustice. In a … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 18TH NOVEMBER, 2020 Obianuju Catherine Udeh, popularly known as DJ Switch, has described President Muhammadu Buhari government as “a dictatorship with a democratic face”. DJ Switch was responsible for the Instagram Live, that beamed the shooting by the Nigerian Army at the Lekki Toll Gate on October 20, 2020. In an interview with Becky Anderson … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the National Security Council (NSC) meeting at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting, which holds quarterly, has some ministers, security chiefs and heads of security and intelligence agencies in attendance. Among those in attendance are the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 17TH NOVEMBER, 2020 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the fuel price increase from between N158 and N162 per litre to N168 and N170. In a statement on Monday, the NLC president, Ayuba Wabba, said the hike was “against the spirit and content” of what organised labour agreed with the government at the … Read more
Buba Galadima, a former ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, has described as unconstitutional the clampdown on some #EndSARS protesters. You will recall that the CBN had secured a court order, directing some banks to freeze the accounts of 19 individuals and a company linked to the #EndSARS protests on allegations of terrorism financing. Modupe Odele, … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 15TH NOVEMBER, 2020 Issa Aremu, a former vice president of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), has predicted another protest in the country This is following the latest increase in the pump price of petrol by the PPMC, which he described as insensitive and uncalled-for. The labour leader warned that this decision by the government … Read more
Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, says patience and restrain of president Muhammadu Buhari prevented the #EndSARS protests into a season of bloodbath and lamentation. You will recall that in October Nigerian youth took to the streets to protest against police brutality, while calling for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the police. Although, … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 14TH NOVEMBER, 2020 The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has signed the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act 2020 into law. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this on Friday in a statement titled “President Buhari assents to Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act 2020″. … Read more
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BOFI) Act 2020. This is according to statement issued on Friday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media, Garba Shehu. “This monumental piece of legislation is expected to enhance the soundness and resilience of the financial system for … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the departure of former Ghanaian President, Jerry Rawlings, who died on Thursday, November 12. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Buhari said African continent would miss the leadership qualities of the ex-president who died at the age of 73. He hailed the … Read more
Buhari Celebrates Mamman Daura At 81 Buhari observes Mamman Daura at 81 Ekohotblog, November 10, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message of felicitation to his nephew and acclaimed leader of his ‘Kitchen Cabinet’, Malam Mamman Daura, who clocks 81. In an assertion by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba … Read more
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 The United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General is on a 3-day official visit to Nigeria The United Nations has called on the Nigerian government to engage the youths in the country following the recent #EndSARS protests that led to the loss of lives and destruction of properties. As gathered by Eko Hot Blog, … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari says the coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is tremendous achievement in medical advance. The vaccine according to preliminary analysis can prevent more than 90% of people from getting infected. While announcing the arrival of the vaccine, Albert Bourla, the chairman of Pfizer, said the company will be able to supply … Read more
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has asked Nigerian youths to keep the peace, saying that it is in their own interest to do so. The President made the call on Monday while receiving the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and ex-Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed at the State House, Abuja. “It is in … Read more